Transportation Collaborative, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Transportation Collaborative, Inc. in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 22, 2019

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) is recalling certain 2019-2020 TransTech CST and SST school buses equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

NHTSA ID: 19V842000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 9

Consequence Summary:

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Transportation Collaborative will notify owners, and Safe Fleet dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2020. Owners may contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 22.22

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March 13, 2019

(Campaign #: 18E-044)

Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (TCI) is recalling certain 2015 and 2017 Transtech Buses equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

NHTSA ID: 19V198000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3

Consequence Summary:

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

TCI will notify owners and Ricon dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact TCI customer service at 1-845-988-0419. Transportation Collaborative's number for this recall is 18E-044.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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